Tulips!
Tulip bulbs need to be planted in the Fall before the first hard frost. Tulips require a cold period in order to form roots. After flowering, the Tulips store food in their underground organs so they can grow again the following year. Have you seen any tulips starting to come up yet this spring? On 5-3 in the zone 5 my red tulips were blooming!
Tulip bulbs are only available during the Fall, after they are harvested in Holland over the Summer, inspected and then packed for shipment to the United States. Properly cured Tulip bulbs get dried in the field for two weeks, and are then dried in a ventilated warehouse for another week or two. This ensures that when the Tulips are shipped from Holland, they have a relatively low moisture content, and are more resistant to rot and disease.
If Tulip bulbs are not planted within a year, the bulb will have been dormant for too long and its chances of being able to form roots again will be minimal.
The best time to plant Tulip bulbs is when the soil temperature has cooled to 55 degrees F. In most parts of the United States, this does not occur until late September or early October. Light morning frosts will not hurt the planted Tulip bulbs.
10-30-08
Due to our unseasonal weather this year in Iowa, we've had extra time to plant Fall bulbs. I watched the local news last night, and there was a segment about High School students planting some of the thousands of yearly Tulip bulbs for extra credit nearby. The town is called Pella, and is very well known for their annual 'Tulip Time' festival. The segment also stated that it normally takes 2 city workers 3 full weeks to plant the Tulip bulbs each year.
Having the right pH level in your soil is important to bring out the true flower color. The ideal pH level for Tulip bulbs is between 6 and 7. To check your pH level, bring a soil sample to your local garden center or purchase an inexpensive testing kit.
Choose a site for your Tulips that will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight each day and is well-drained. The normal depth to plant your Tulip bulbs is 5 inches. Water Tulips frequently in spring. Cover with mulch in winter. Peat moss, pine needles, leaves, straw or grass cuttings are good materials to use.
After Tulips have bloomed it is important to let them rest. Let the leaves die down naturally, do not cut them off or mow over them. During this resting period, the bulb is gathering nutrients from the soil and leaves, and growing, so that it can bloom again next year.
BOY! After all the hard work I did on this page, my suppliers decide to yank the picture of any tulips that are sold out! I apologize visitors! I'm in the process of inserting the photos manually so you may at least see them, so please don't be disappointed when clicking on the link to find that the tulip is sold out for the season.
Tulip bulbs are only available during the Fall, after they are harvested in Holland over the Summer, inspected and then packed for shipment to the United States. Properly cured Tulip bulbs get dried in the field for two weeks, and are then dried in a ventilated warehouse for another week or two. This ensures that when the Tulips are shipped from Holland, they have a relatively low moisture content, and are more resistant to rot and disease.
If Tulip bulbs are not planted within a year, the bulb will have been dormant for too long and its chances of being able to form roots again will be minimal.
The best time to plant Tulip bulbs is when the soil temperature has cooled to 55 degrees F. In most parts of the United States, this does not occur until late September or early October. Light morning frosts will not hurt the planted Tulip bulbs.
10-30-08
Due to our unseasonal weather this year in Iowa, we've had extra time to plant Fall bulbs. I watched the local news last night, and there was a segment about High School students planting some of the thousands of yearly Tulip bulbs for extra credit nearby. The town is called Pella, and is very well known for their annual 'Tulip Time' festival. The segment also stated that it normally takes 2 city workers 3 full weeks to plant the Tulip bulbs each year.
Having the right pH level in your soil is important to bring out the true flower color. The ideal pH level for Tulip bulbs is between 6 and 7. To check your pH level, bring a soil sample to your local garden center or purchase an inexpensive testing kit.
Choose a site for your Tulips that will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight each day and is well-drained. The normal depth to plant your Tulip bulbs is 5 inches. Water Tulips frequently in spring. Cover with mulch in winter. Peat moss, pine needles, leaves, straw or grass cuttings are good materials to use.
After Tulips have bloomed it is important to let them rest. Let the leaves die down naturally, do not cut them off or mow over them. During this resting period, the bulb is gathering nutrients from the soil and leaves, and growing, so that it can bloom again next year.
BOY! After all the hard work I did on this page, my suppliers decide to yank the picture of any tulips that are sold out! I apologize visitors! I'm in the process of inserting the photos manually so you may at least see them, so please don't be disappointed when clicking on the link to find that the tulip is sold out for the season.
How Can I Grow Tulips If I Live In A Warm Zone That Doesn't Freeze?
Tulip bulbs require a minimum cold period of 6 weeks to form roots. If you plant Tulip bulbs in the Spring they will not have sufficient cold weeks to grow their roots. It also means that the bulbs have been dormant for over 9 months. This long period of dormancy will also affect the Tulip's flowers.
Most Tulip bulbs will not be able to survive extremely hot summers, so they need to be treated like annuals or dug up and replanted the following December or January in the warm USDA Zones
To grow Tulips in climates where it generally does not freeze:
Place the Tulip bulbs in ventilated bags in the refrigerator at the usual temperature between 40 and 45 degrees for at least 6 weeks but you can store them for up to 16 weeks if necessary until you are ready to plant.
Do not store Tulip bulbs with any fruit as the ethylene gas given off by all ripening fruit will kill the flower inside the bulbs.
Plant the Tulip bulbs a little deeper than normal ( 6 to 8 inches) and some optional mulch to help retain moisture.
Water the flower garden regularly especially if you live in a dry area as you do not have the benefit of melting snow that the northern flower gardens enjoy.
Most Tulip bulbs will not be able to survive extremely hot summers, so they need to be treated like annuals or dug up and replanted the following December or January in the warm USDA Zones
To grow Tulips in climates where it generally does not freeze:
Place the Tulip bulbs in ventilated bags in the refrigerator at the usual temperature between 40 and 45 degrees for at least 6 weeks but you can store them for up to 16 weeks if necessary until you are ready to plant.
Do not store Tulip bulbs with any fruit as the ethylene gas given off by all ripening fruit will kill the flower inside the bulbs.
Plant the Tulip bulbs a little deeper than normal ( 6 to 8 inches) and some optional mulch to help retain moisture.
Water the flower garden regularly especially if you live in a dry area as you do not have the benefit of melting snow that the northern flower gardens enjoy.
Planting Tulips in Containers
Planting Tulips in containers is the perfect alternative for flower gardeners with small spaces. Almost every variety of flower bulb will do well in a container.
Choose a container that's suitable to where it will be placed. Terra cotta may crack in freezing weather, so choose plastic for outdoor containers. All pots need excellent drainage.
Use a potting mix composed of peat, perlite and/or vermiculite.
Be sure the soil is damp, but not soaking wet, when planting Tulip bulbs.
Place the Tulip bulbs 5 inches deep in the container, making sure that they aren't touching each other, or the sides of the container.
Water the container regularly--don't let it dry out.
Tulip bulbs need about three months of cold weather. If you live in a colder zone, put the container outside and let Mother Nature do the work. In warmer zones, put the container in the refrigerator. In the coldest zones, bury the container in the ground to protect the Tulip bulbs during freezing weather.
April update
On April 5th I proceeded to my neighbors yard to dig up his tulips. I put them in containers, and am currently waiting for their leaves to become erect again from the shock of transplant. As soon as they bloom, I'll insert a tribute of 'Gabes Tulips' here for you to view. Gabe passed this last Fall. I am the holder of the only keys to his home, as his family lives in various other states. I keep an eye on the house, periodically check things are still inside and in the garage, as many possessions still need to be decided on. I've been given permission to dig up and transplant anything I wish. I was pretty busy after the funeral and family went home; digging what I could before the hard frost came.
Bringing his flowers across the fence that we many times leaned on while we shared tips, compared notes, and shared flowers and seeds was a tearful therapy for me. But as his family didn't share our love and passion for flowergardens, they had no desire to have a living keepsake of his gems.
The house will go up for sale when the family comes back to paint and repair. Now that Spring is here, I'll continue to bring his flowers to my flowergarden and love them like he did. I know he would like that.
I've also decided, that if my suppliers of this lens have a way to automatically render my photos in the html as if they're not there, by golly.......I'll soon introduce you to a place that is 20 miles away from me, with gorgeous tulip photos! It's a town called Pella, with a very large percentage of Dutch immigrants. Each year they have a Tulip Festival, and each city street is laden with planted tulips.
Copyright © 2007 Garden Creations. Page created 8/28/07. The text, html, or graphics on this page may not be reproduced, republished, mirrored, or displayed in whole or in part on another webpage, website, or blog.
Choose a container that's suitable to where it will be placed. Terra cotta may crack in freezing weather, so choose plastic for outdoor containers. All pots need excellent drainage.
Use a potting mix composed of peat, perlite and/or vermiculite.
Be sure the soil is damp, but not soaking wet, when planting Tulip bulbs.
Place the Tulip bulbs 5 inches deep in the container, making sure that they aren't touching each other, or the sides of the container.
Water the container regularly--don't let it dry out.
Tulip bulbs need about three months of cold weather. If you live in a colder zone, put the container outside and let Mother Nature do the work. In warmer zones, put the container in the refrigerator. In the coldest zones, bury the container in the ground to protect the Tulip bulbs during freezing weather.
April update
On April 5th I proceeded to my neighbors yard to dig up his tulips. I put them in containers, and am currently waiting for their leaves to become erect again from the shock of transplant. As soon as they bloom, I'll insert a tribute of 'Gabes Tulips' here for you to view. Gabe passed this last Fall. I am the holder of the only keys to his home, as his family lives in various other states. I keep an eye on the house, periodically check things are still inside and in the garage, as many possessions still need to be decided on. I've been given permission to dig up and transplant anything I wish. I was pretty busy after the funeral and family went home; digging what I could before the hard frost came.
Bringing his flowers across the fence that we many times leaned on while we shared tips, compared notes, and shared flowers and seeds was a tearful therapy for me. But as his family didn't share our love and passion for flowergardens, they had no desire to have a living keepsake of his gems.
The house will go up for sale when the family comes back to paint and repair. Now that Spring is here, I'll continue to bring his flowers to my flowergarden and love them like he did. I know he would like that.
I've also decided, that if my suppliers of this lens have a way to automatically render my photos in the html as if they're not there, by golly.......I'll soon introduce you to a place that is 20 miles away from me, with gorgeous tulip photos! It's a town called Pella, with a very large percentage of Dutch immigrants. Each year they have a Tulip Festival, and each city street is laden with planted tulips.
Copyright © 2007 Garden Creations. Page created 8/28/07. The text, html, or graphics on this page may not be reproduced, republished, mirrored, or displayed in whole or in part on another webpage, website, or blog.
Gabe's Tulip - transplanting resulted in only 1 bloom this Spring
Gabe's Tulip
Come Enjoy The Beautiful Tulip Pictures With Me
Below, you will find the very best Tulip bulbs from Holland. Daydream with me, and picture some of these beauties blooming in your flower garden next Spring!
Of course, they are available to you just by clicking each picture or title!
I have been growing flowers for over 30 years, and some may call me 'flower crazy'. If you're like me, you'll want to take each one of these beautiful Tulips home
Of course, they are available to you just by clicking each picture or title!
I have been growing flowers for over 30 years, and some may call me 'flower crazy'. If you're like me, you'll want to take each one of these beautiful Tulips home
Super Parrot White Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-16" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Among the most exciting of all Dutch tulips! Green markings resemble brushstrokes from an artist. Strong stems hold the large, long-lasting blooms.
Exotic Emperor White Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 6" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Few tulips possess such a distinctive color pattern. Especially fragrant for a tulip.
Emperor White Tulip
Early Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-16" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Enormous, impressive, 9" Tulip flowers ensure high drama in early spring.
Spring Green White Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-26" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Distinctive brush of green on each petal. Tallish Tulip flowers for big drama. Holds color well in flower garden and vase.
Ice Cream White Tulip
Early Spring to Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 12-14" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. A truly unique variety-one of a kind! Looks good enough to eat. Low-growing habit makes this Tulip perfect for the edge of the flower garden. Quantities are limited; order early!
Shirley Purple and White Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Exotic color of this white tulip with purple edges wins raves.
Mata Hari White Tulip
This seductress steals the show at tulip competitions and will be just as alluring in your garden. The lovely 4-5" blooms are creamy white. Each petal is delicately brushed and etched with lipstick pink. Not only an excellent variety for the border, but also long lasting in bouquets with very sturdy stems. Hardy in Zones 3-8. Tulip Height: 20-22", Late Spring Blooming.
5 Angelique Pink Tulips
Angelique is one of the prettiest pink tulips, and its rose-pink blooms make the sweetest of spring gifts, appropriate for any holiday or personal occasion. We pot up 5 bulbs that have been expertly chilled to time their blooming. The pot is then placed in the decorative basket, topped with dressing of decorative moss, and packed for safe shipment. It arrives ready to display. All it needs is watering and the flowers open in just 3 to 4 weeks. The unique basket is woven rattan with a banana leaf wrap, inspired by the baskets made and used daily by rural people in banana-growing regions around the world.
Key Largo Pink Tulip
Early Spring to Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 16-18" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Exclusive to Dutch Gardens! Among the most exciting of all Dutch tulips. Green markings resemble brushstrokes from an artist. Strong stems hold the large, long-lasting blooms.
Survivor Pink Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 20-24" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Celebrate the millions of breast cancer survivors worldwide by growing this breathtaking new pink tulip. For every bag of Survivor Pink Tulip bulbs sold, Dutch Gardens will donate $5 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support research and community outreach programs. Impressive 5-inch blooms in breathtaking pink. Long-lasting in the flower garden or in a vase.
Bargain Bag Apricot Beauty Pink Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 16-18" Tulip Height, 5-6" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. 50 Top Size Bulbs per Bag. The easy and affordable way to fill a large area. Glowing pink Tulip flowers appear to be lit from within. Sweetly scented. Covers 8-10 sq. ft. at the recommended spacing of 5-6 bulbs per sq. ft.
Picture Pink Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 26-28" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Rare, sought-after, rich-hued pastel color pink Tulip flowers. Taller stems display an exciting show. Long-lasting in the flower garden.
Greenland Pink Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-26" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Distinctive brush of green on each petal. Tallish plants for big drama. Holds pink color well in your flower garden and vase.
Silver Parrot Pink Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 16-18" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Exclusive to Dutch Gardens! Magnificent ruffled and fringed Tulip flowers are huge-up to 8" across when open. Strong grower with sturdy stems is a late-season bloomer that's worth the wait. Variegated foliage has creamy white edges, making it special even when not in bloom. Quantities are limited, so order early!
Toronto Salmon Pink Tulip
Early Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 12-14" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Salmon-pink Tulip flowers with purple-streaked leaves. A "bouquet tulip"-each bulb produces multiple flowers, forming a tiny bouquet.
Emperor Red Tulip
Early Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-16" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Emperor Red Tulip.
Red Hat Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-16" Tulip Height, 6" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. The bright-red blossoms of this beautiful fringed tulip were named in honor of the famed Red Hat Society, a social organization "where there is fun after 50" for women of all walks of life. Sassy, 4-5" red tulip flowers will take center stage in any flower garden.
Highway Red Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-18" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Exclusive to Dutch Gardens! This red Tulip is an extremely strong grower with handsome foliage and thick stems.
Lasting Love Red Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-16" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Exclusive to Dutch Gardens! Like other lily-flowered tulips, it has graceful, curving petals. Long-lasting red blooms are sure to get noticed.
Abigail Red Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Distinctive, rosebud-shaped petals with a contrasting green base. Blooms are long-lasting.
Fire Of Love Red Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 12" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Distinctive flowers and highlighted foliage. Just a foot tall, this red Tulip fits well at the edge of the flower garden. Blooms on short stems are showy and long-lasting. Ruffled leaves are highlighted with maroon stripes and creamy yellow margins, making this tulip ornamental before and after blooming. Plant where it can be viewed up close.
Gypsy Love Red Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Dramatic, deep red color with fringed petals. Multiple blooms on each stem. Extends the tulip season into late spring.
Barbados Red Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 16-18" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Awarded the Member Tested Seal of Approval from the National Home Gardening Club! Red Tulip buds are richly colored and extravagantly fringed.
7 Burning Love Red Tulips
Say it with tulips! The bright red blooms of tulip "Burning Love" are a perfect way to send your affectionate regards to your sweetest friends. Seven premium bulbs are potted in a soilless mix in a 6-inch pot, given a top-dressing of decorative moss, and placed in sturdy and handsome 7" wicker basket. The basket is shipped with the bulbs beginning to sprout and arrives ready to display. An impressive show of big red Tulip blossoms follows in just 3 to 4 weeks.
6 Double Red Valentine Tulips
Six breathtaking, Valentine double red Tulips to show someone you love them or to brighten up your day. Tulips come pre-planted in a pot with a decorative pot cover.
6 Red and White Tulips
We love the springtime beauty of these red and white Tulips blooming in a festive whitewashed basket. It's an excellent way to send your greetings along with a burst of vivid color to adorn any happy occasion.
World Expression Red and White Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 24-26" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. A modern, Rembrandt-style tulip has yellow in petals that ages to a white color. Large, 6" blooms.
Zizanie Red and White Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-22" Tulip Height, 4-6" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Extravagant in color and form with showy red and white blossoms that are 5-6" across when open!
Twister Red and Yellow Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7. Fall Shipping. It's difficult to look away from these stunning red and yellow Tulip flowers!
Golden Parade Yellow Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 24-26" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Superior yellow tulips return year after year. Elegant form and color. Tall, extra-sturdy stems. Jumbo-size bulbs yield huge Tulip flowers.
Yellow Spider Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 16-18" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. And now for something completely different: There's never been a tulip quite like this. A flounce of narrow, brilliant yellow petals gives this yellow tulip a feminine charm.
Verona Yellow Tulip
Early Spring to Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-16" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7. Fall Shipping. Start the tulip season with this yellow Tulip that's a fluffy early-bloomer.
Herman Emmink Yellow Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 12-14" Tulip Height, 6" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Astonishing! This Double Late Yellow Tulip is as exotic-looking as they come. Each golden Tulip flower is packed with dozens of petals. Just one of the 6-7" blooms will fill your hand!
Yellow Crown Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Exclusive to Dutch Gardens! Distinctive twisting and curving petals of this yellow Tulip is a fun departure from the traditional form.
Monsella Yellow Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-22" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Fragrant, feathery, long-lasting yellow Tulip flowers in a striking color combination. Plant in a prominent spot-it's sure to get noticed!
Tequila Sunrise Yellow Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 24-26" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Unique hybrid changes color as it matures! Blooms emerge creamy yellow and gradually change to orange-pink.
Angels Dream Yellow Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Large, oval yellow Tulip flowers are held on tall stems.
Peach Melba Yellow Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 16-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-9, Fall Shipping. Among the most fragrant of all Tulips! Clusters of yellow Tulip flowers have plush, peony-like blooms, and are gorgeous for late-spring bouquets.
Mona Lisa Yellow Tulip
Queen of the Night Black Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 24-26" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. The Queen of the Night Tulip sets the standard for "black" tulips. Long-lasting black Tulip flowers in late spring.
Paul Scherer Black Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 16-18" Plant Height, 4-5" Plant Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. The newest entry in the quest for a black tulip. The deep maroon color really stands out!
Ebony Queen Black Tulip
A rare, unique color for your garden! Velvety, deep maroon-black blooms on sturdy stems provide sensational contrast in borders and in arrangements. The center of attention wherever displayed.
Nearly Black Tulip
Like ripe, juicy blackberries that appear to be black, this classically shaped, velvety maroon-black coloured tulip looks black in certain lights.
Apricot Parrot Orange Tulip
This four-time award winner will create an equally winning persona in your garden! You and your neighbours will delight in this fragrant work of art with its colourful clusters of apricot and pink, with delicious pale green stripes and fringed petals. These flowers are enormous-as wide as 12" in diameter-when fully open and in bloom on sunny days. Parrot Tulips are the only tulips which open to such great widths! Stunning in shape as well as colour, this late bloomer's feathered petals and tall dramatic stems make it reminiscent of tropical bird plumage as its name suggests. Hardy in Zones 3-8. Tulip Height: 16", Mid to Late Spring Blooming.
Royal Acres Double Purple Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-16" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Exclusive to Dutch Gardens! Richly colored, double purple Tulip flowers. Shorter, strong stems stand up to blustery spring weather.
Andre Rieu Purple Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 20-22" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Exclusive to Dutch Gardens! Named for the famous Dutch musician, known for his spirited approach to classical music. Tall, strong stems with uniquely colored purple Tulip flowers.
Curly Sue Purple Tulip
Mid-Spring to Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 16-18" Tulip Height, 6" Plant Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Intriguing tulip actually changes hue-a new color each day. Beautiful, frosted-purple flowers open light and deepen in color as they mature. An instant favorite of gardeners in Europe.
Jan Reus Purple Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 14-16" Tulip Height, 6" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-8, Fall Shipping. Handsome Triumph Tulip boasts large, 4-5" flowers of very deep red with a misty blush. Stems have a darker reddish hue, adding to the impact before and during blooming.
Attila Purple Tulip
Mid-Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7. Fall Shipping. Big, 5" flowers in a rich, long-lasting purple color.
Cummins Purple Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7. Fall Shipping. Stunning contrast of white and lavender Tulip flowers. Generously fringed edges add lacy appeal. Strong stems hold up well in garden and vase.
Zurel Purple Tulip
Late Spring Blooming, Full Sun to Partial Sun Exposure, 18-20" Tulip Height, 4-5" Spacing, Hardy in Zones 3-7, Fall Shipping. Durable and weatherproof. Long-lasting in bouquets. This purple Tulip pairs nicely with other Triumph Tulips in purples and pinks, such as Shirley and Attila.
Claudia Purple/White Tulip
This gracefully lily flowering-type tulip looks as if it was picked right off the canvas of a Dutch Master's painting. You and your neighbours will delight in this fragrant work of art with its colourful clusters of apricot and pink, with delicious pale green stripes and fringed petals. These flowers are enormous-as wide as 12" in diameter-when fully open and in bloom on sunny days. Parrot Tulips are the only tulips which open to such great widths! Stunning in shape as well as colour, this late bloomer's feathered petals and tall dramatic stems make it reminiscent of tropical bird plumage as its name suggests. Hardy in Zones 3-8. Tulip Height: 16", Mid to Late Spring Blooming.
Blue Heron Tulip
The world's first blue-fringed tulip! Long-lasting 4" blooms put on an unforgettable show as they sparkle in bouquets and add drama to beds and borders. Hardy in Zones 3-8. Tulip Height: 16-18", Late Spring Blooming.
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Angel Garden Fountains, Table Top Fountains, Vase Garden Fountains, Classic Fountains, Artistic Fountains, Lighted Fountains, Custom Fountains, Corner Fountains, and Trough Styled Fountains! All of the unique garden fountains available on one page fo...
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Home Gardens
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This page is among a set of Squidoo pages pertaining to everything you could desire for your home garden. This specific page offers the DIY home garden person the resources needed to grow their own vegetables and healthy foods. Organic Seed, Organic...
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Garden Supply
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Garden supplies! The usual scenario is you either never have enough left in the container, or you don't have it on hand when you need it! This page contains garden supplies such as: Rain Barrels, Rainwater Urns and Rain Catchers, Composters, Compost...
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Garden Furniture
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Gliders, Bench Planters, Benches, Chairs, Garden Tables, Picnic Tables, Home Garden Dining Sets, a Garden Bistro and Serving Bars, Teak Garden Furniture, Fire Tables, and Fire Table Sets too!
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Garden Tools
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Garden Sprayers, Topiary Tools, Pruners, Hand Tools, Folding Wheelbarrows, Mini Tiller, Trimmers, and the Worx Garden Tools!
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Floraluniverses wrote...
I think my favorite is the Exotic Emperor White Tulip...
Lensrolled to my new lens "Tulips Photography ... and More".
Posted May 03, 2009
Floraluniverses wrote...
What an incredible variety of tulips! Beautiful lens!
Posted April 06, 2009
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
So many beautiful tulips. Which are your favorites?
I just created a page at The Canadian Tulip Festival and would like to invite you to submit your lens to the link plexo.
Brenda
Posted February 18, 2009
allbright wrote...
a beautiful lens, I loved all the pictures of the tulips, Jan
Posted January 25, 2009
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